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Rock County Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Rock County, WI.

Results 1 - 20 of 783 in Rock County, WI

  1. see ALL today's newsRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | The Janesville Gazette - Janesville, Wisconsin

    ... - Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008 JANESVILLE -- Tumbling gasoline prices are fueling relief for beleaguered motorists in Rock County, and police officials also are breathing easier as they look at the cost of patrolling. Skatepark effort closing in on goal By ...

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    Related Topix: Milton, WI, Janesville Metro, Janesville, WI

  2. GM to end production at Janesville plantRead the original story

    Yesterday | Racine Journal Times

    ... to comment on specifics but said it is "a setback for the Janesville GM workers, their families and the entire Rock County community." "The loss of these jobs will compound the financial strain that families are already facing," she said. Gov. Jim ...

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    Related Topix: Janesville Metro, Janesville, WI, US Politics, US News, Tammy Baldwin, Republican, US House of Representatives, Paul Ryan, Democrat, Madison Metro

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    Yesterday | The Janesville Gazette - Janesville, Wisconsin

    ... Court Commissioner Stephen Meyer entered not guilty pleas on his behalf. Chrislaw remains in custody at the Rock County Jail in lieu of $30,000 cash bonda '$15,000 on each charge. His next court date has not been scheduled. 'Supernanny' to finish ...

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  4. Wisconsin Continues to Grow and Attract New ResidentsRead the original story

    Friday | WIFR

    ... growth near or higher than the state average. Green County (Monroe) grew 8.5%. That is more than 2800 to 36,483. Rock County (Janesville/Beloit) jumped by more than 8,000 or 5.4% to 160,477. And Walworth County (Clinton/Lake Geneva) grew by about ...

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  5. Fugitive pleads guilty to manslaughter after 19 yearsRead the original story

    Thursday | The Capital Times

    ... violation led his arrest in the state of Washington has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of manslaughter in Rock County Circuit Court. Ezequiel Lopez-Savala, 43, was originally charged with first-degree intentional homicide for the Sept. 19, 1988 ...

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    Related Topix: Violent Crime, Janesville Metro, Beloit, WI, Winnebago County, WI

  6. Guilty Plea Entered in 1988 HomicideRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 9 | WMTV Madison

    Rock County District Attorney David Oa TMLeary announced today that Ezequiel Lopez-Zavala entered a guilty plea to Manslaughter While Using a Dangerous Weapon in Rock County Circuit Court Branch 6 before the ...

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    Related Topix: Prison, Beloit, WI

  7. Man Accused In 1988 Beloit Death Enters Plea

    Thursday Oct 9 | Channel 3000

    Rock County District Attorney David O'Leary said Thursday that a man accused of fatally stabbing his then-girlfriend's brother in Beloit 20 years ago has entered a guilty plea to manslaughter while using a ...

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    Related Topix: Janesville Metro, Beloit, WI, Prison

  8. UW-Rock advances to tourney title gameRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 9 | The Janesville Gazette - Janesville, Wisconsin

    Rock County slammed the door on UW-Washington, posting a 3-0 victory in a Wisconsin Collegiate Conference men's soccer tournament semifinal here Wednesday.

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  9. Local roundup: UW-S volleyball team posts victoryRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 9 | WisInfo

    The University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan women's volleyball team swept UW-Rock County on Wednesday, 3-0. The Wombats won by scores of 25-18, 25-20, 25-18. Kelsey Mais had 12 kills, Katie Kissinger had 24 ...

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  10. No comments posted.Read the original story

    Wednesday Oct 8 | Beloit Daily News

    ... the mortgage foreclosure problem here is getting worse; at least 127 foreclosure sales are expected in 1983 in Rock County, according to the sheriff's department officer in charge of holding foreclosure sales. ... The Harry Steffens and the Orion ...

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    Related Topix: Janesville Metro, Beloit, WI, Evansville, WI, Foreclosures, Opinion

  11. Snappers support local organizationsRead the original story

    Wednesday Oct 8 | Beloit Daily News

    ... organizations such as the Beloit Youth Hockey Association, Merrill Community Center, Boy Scouts of America, UW-Rock County, Turner Middle School choir, Sharon Baseball, Beloit Bombers Baseball, Mercy Health Systems and many more in their fundraising ...

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    Related Topix: Ice Hockey, Winter Sports

  12. Public record for Oct. 7, 2008

    Tuesday Oct 7 | The Janesville Gazette - Janesville, Wisconsin

    ... KEYONNIE S. HANDLEY, 32, of 1714 Porter Ave., Beloit, on Thursday on a charge of felony failure to report to the Rock County Jail. -- CHAD M. MAPLE, 28, of 742 Park Ave., Beloit, on a bench warrant Friday charging failure to appear in court on an ...

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  13. Stateline Area News in BriefRead the original story

    Monday Oct 6 | Beloit Daily News

    ... will present a lecture titled "Culture in the War Zone," at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at the University of Wisconsin - Rock County, 2909 Kellogg Ave., Janesville. Keith also will lead a series of classes through the UW-Rock County Office of Continuing ...

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  14. Man Stabbed in Parking Lot of Fast Food RestaurantRead the original story

    Monday Oct 6 | WMTV Madison

    ... police arrested Pope on charges of first-degree reckless injury and a probation hold. Pope was being held at the Rock County Jail this morning until his first court appearance.

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    Related Topix: Janesville Metro, Janesville, WI

  15. Fall Seminar 2008Read the original story

    Sunday Oct 5 | The Journal Times

    Event: Fall Seminar 2008 Hosts: Wisconsin State Genealogical Society Rock County Genealogical Society Date: Saturday, October 11 Time: 8 AM - 3 PM Location: Janesville Conference Center, 3100 Wellington Place ... 1 comment

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  16. U.S. Department of Labor announces $3.8 million grant to assist...Read the original story

    Sunday Oct 5 | Media Newswire

    The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $3,811,892 grant to assist approximately 785 workers affected by automotive industry layoffs in Rock County, Wisconsin.

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  17. Stateline Area BriefsRead the original story

    Saturday Oct 4 | Beloit Daily News

    ... 16 JANESVILLE - A Campus Preview Day will be held 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Oct. 16 at the University of Wisconsin - Rock County, 2909 Kellogg Ave., Janesville. Participants will meet in the Wells Cultural Center on the campus. Prospective adult students, ...

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  18. Stepping up for your pets

    Friday Oct 3 | Beloit Daily News

    ... help abused dogs and cats Seeing the crowd of people and animals gives them a lump in their throats. That's what Rock County Humane Society Executive Director Chris Konetski said about the Cause for the Paws, the annual one-mile walk to raise money ...

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    Related Topix: Janesville Metro, Janesville, WI

  19. Federal training funds set up for displaced workersRead the original story

    Friday Oct 3 | The Janesville Gazette - Janesville, Wisconsin

    ... decision to cut and ultimately cease production at GM's Janesville plant. Services will be provided through the Rock County Job Center. The funding will be coordinated with resources available through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program. ...

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    Related Topix: Janesville Metro, Janesville, WI, Beloit, WI, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Paul Ryan

  20. Construction Halted on Million Dollar SubdivisionRead the original story

    Friday Oct 3 | Today's TMJ4

    Construction on the Ridges of Rock County subdivision in Janesville was halted after just 12 homes were built.

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    Related Topix: Janesville Metro, Janesville, WI